"School Supporting Pedagogical Research and Development" program

"School Supporting Pedagogical Research and Development" program

The aim of the program is to strengthen the link between higher education and school practice and to promote the widespread use of scientific results. The program is aimed at educational institutions that are open to learning about research results and participating in pedagogical research and development in practice. Our research center offers a wide range of opportunities for this and awards the "School Supporting Pedagogical Research and Development" badge to educational institutions actively contributing to the development of scientific research and innovation.

Schools supporting the work of our researchers, doctoral students, and students conducting scientific research not only contribute to the effectiveness of scientific research, innovation and development, but also enrich their own professional activities through the practical application of research results. Within the framework of the program, we strive not for a formal agreement, but for substantive cooperation based on shared interests and commitment. The specific terms of participation are determined together.

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Institutions receiving recognition are entitled to use the recognition badge, which symbolizes their commitment to research and development.

1.Conditions for receiving recognition:

  • Openness to research collaboration: Interest of institution leaders and educators in educational research and development.
  • Willingness to promote pedagogical innovation: A desire to learn about, try out, and evaluate new, research-based teaching methods. 
  • Openness to sharing and learning about best practices: The institution is interested in sharing its own best practices and learning about other best practices.

2.Schools bearing the recognition badge participate in various activities according to their interests:

  • Participation in development-oriented research projects: Participation in pedagogical research as experts or data collectors.
  • Participation in pilot programs: Testing new teaching and learning methods in practice.
  • Supporting data collection requests at school: Providing opportunities for data collection at school (e.g., filling out questionnaires, conducting interviews).
  • Participating in action research: School leaders, teachers, and researchers working together to identify and solve an educational problem.
  • Participation in joint professional events: Active participation in professional events, scientific conferences, and workshops.
  • Cooperation in sharing experiences: Presentation of school work and sharing of experiences. 
  • Learning about, discussing, trying out, and evaluating best practices-
  • Hosting university classes: Providing opportunities for practice-oriented classes for certain university courses, sharing experiences on student diversity and methods of integrated teaching.
  • Submitting joint applications with researchers for pedagogical development

3. How does the school benefit from cooperation?

  • Displaying the "School Supporting Pedagogical Research and Development" badge on the school's paper and digital documents is beneficial in terms of logo, prestige, and marketing.
  • Collaborative learning: participation in research groups, access to the latest research results and developments, opportunity to participate in doctoral defenses, conferences, and workshops.
  • Opportunity to network with educational researchers and professionals, and organize consulting if needed. 
  • Networking with other school leaders and staff who support educational research and development, participation in regular annual professional exchanges.
  • Networking with other institutions, learning about innovative educational practices, professional support for the introduction of these in schools, becoming a model school.
  • Expanding the methodological knowledge of teachers and colleagues who support pedagogical work, utilizing their professional experience in research data.
  • Participating in tenders, invitations to conference presentations, participating in joint publications.
  • Participation in research projects provides an opportunity to analyze the results of diagnostic measurements (school performance, student skills, or teacher competencies), develop improvements based on research results, examine the learning environment, and develop the school's pedagogical culture.

The recognition badge is valid for three academic years from the date of award, after which the intention to cooperate must be mutually renewed. On behalf of the "School Supporting Pedagogical Research and Development," the contact person designated by the head of the institution communicates with the organizers of the research program.

Institutions recognized in 2025:

  1. Békéscsaba SZC Kós Károly Technical College and Vocational School
  2. Biharkeresztes Bocskai István Primary School
  3. Görgey Artúr Primary School and Elementary Art School
    4. Ibrány Reformed Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School and Boarding School
  4. KOSZISZ Szent István Secondary School
  5. Lukin László Primary School of Arts
  6. Mátészalkai SZC Kállay Rudolf Vocational School
  7. Miskolc Nyitott Ajtó Baptist Primary School and Kindergarten
  8. Nyíregyháza Bem József Primary School Kazinczy Ferenc Branch
  9. Polgári Vásárhelyi Pál Reformed Primary School
  10. Svetits Catholic Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School and Boarding School
  11. Szeged Kis István Reformed Secondary School, Technical College, Primary School, Kindergarten and Boarding School (Békés)
  12. Szent Pál Marista Primary School
  13. Szerencsi SZC Tokaji Ferenc Technical College, Vocational Secondary School and Secondary School
  14. Vári II. Rákóczi Ferenc Lyceum

 

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Coordinator of the "School Supporting Pedagogical Research and Development" program: 

Cintia Csók, researcher, csok.cintia@arts.unideb.hu

Last update: 2026. 02. 28. 03:55